Chevrolet Corvette (1978)
Sale price: US $12,000.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1978 |
| VIN : | 1z87l8s434278 | Mileage: | 58,210 |
| Transmission: | Automatic | Make: | Chevrolet |
| Body Type: | Coupe | Model: | Corvette |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Trim: | Silver Anniversary |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear | Engine: | 350 |
| Options: | Leather Seats | Drive Type: | RWD |
| Power Options: | Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Exterior Color: | Silver | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Interior Color: | White | Disability Equipped: | No |
| Number of Cylinders: | 8 | Drive Side: | Left-hand drive |
Lake in the Hills, Illinois, United States
Vehicle description
* *No Reserve* *
1978 Chevrolet Corvette, L-48 numbers matching 350 V8 engine, TH350 automatic transmission, special silver anniversary two tone paint (it was repainted back in the mid 2000’s, outside of 4-6 small rock chips that is easily repaired, would be considered excellent paint. It’s literally a 1 footer paint job that"s been covered in a garage since it was re-painted and driven less than 1,300 miles). I"d say it"s 8.5+ out of 10 with the couple chips. All NOS emblems, etc. used by body shop. Oyster leather interior from Corvette America, was originally a cloth/vinyl interior. The trim tag confirms the original paint color (2-tone Silver Anniversary) and Oyster Cloth interior.
- All new hoses (heater hoses and radiator hoses), new thermostat, and coolant flushed.
- All new vacuum lines supplied by Dr. Rebuild (best fitment for Corvette’s that exists and as close to original as possible). Re-hooked up the emissions equipment that someone thought would be good to disconnect, when in reality they robbed it of power with open vacuum lines.
- Rebuilt the TH-350 transmission back in 2005, added a shift kit. Replaced transmission pan and filter (2017) also have original pan, replaced kick down cable connection o-rings, speedometer housing, pan gasket, fluids, etc. in 2018.
- Replaced leather seating and seat foam
- Replaced carpets and door panels, with sound deadening and insulation
- Restored stock radio and wiring (just needs to be installed). Previous owner had a tape deck installed, but kept the stock radio. I was able to fix the tuner on the radio, and have tested it.
- New battery 2017
- New Fuel Filter 2017
- Rear differential fluid change using GM gear oil and GM Posi fluid - 2017
- Brakes, spark plugs, wires, front hub/ and new bearings - less than 1,200 miles on them.
- 58,200+ documented miles.
- Birdcage in great shape, can send you pictures if you like ( limits me to 12).
- Have a binder full of paperwork since the car was bought, including the original mileage statement from the dealer, transfer information, etc.
Punch list of items that I was going to do this spring/summer that you can choose whether you do or not:
- Install radio, repair antenna mast (have the kit, just haven’t got around to it).
- Clock doesn’t work, though in most Corvette’s of the era they don’t. There is a repair kit for it or a quartz replacement out there. Was going to do that at the same time as the radio install. - Air Conditioning doesn’t work. With the t-tops, I never would have used it anyways.
*Car is being sold as-is, no warranties expressed or implied.
*Buyer to handle any/all inspections prior to bidding. $500 non-refundable deposit required upon auction close. Remainder of funds to be transferred to seller within 7 days of auction close. Funds must be cleared prior to handover of the car and/or title.
*Seller will not ship nor pay for shipping the car upon sale. However, should the buyer want to coordinate shipping with a carrier. . I"d be more than happy to meet the shipper with the car, etc.
* The car is being offered locally as well, and this auction may end at any time.
1978 Chevrolet Corvette, L-48 numbers matching 350 V8 engine, TH350 automatic transmission, special silver anniversary two tone paint (it was repainted back in the mid 2000’s, outside of 4-6 small rock chips that is easily repaired, would be considered excellent paint. It’s literally a 1 footer paint job that"s been covered in a garage since it was re-painted and driven less than 1,300 miles). I"d say it"s 8.5+ out of 10 with the couple chips. All NOS emblems, etc. used by body shop. Oyster leather interior from Corvette America, was originally a cloth/vinyl interior. The trim tag confirms the original paint color (2-tone Silver Anniversary) and Oyster Cloth interior.
- All new hoses (heater hoses and radiator hoses), new thermostat, and coolant flushed.
- All new vacuum lines supplied by Dr. Rebuild (best fitment for Corvette’s that exists and as close to original as possible). Re-hooked up the emissions equipment that someone thought would be good to disconnect, when in reality they robbed it of power with open vacuum lines.
- Rebuilt the TH-350 transmission back in 2005, added a shift kit. Replaced transmission pan and filter (2017) also have original pan, replaced kick down cable connection o-rings, speedometer housing, pan gasket, fluids, etc. in 2018.
- Replaced leather seating and seat foam
- Replaced carpets and door panels, with sound deadening and insulation
- Restored stock radio and wiring (just needs to be installed). Previous owner had a tape deck installed, but kept the stock radio. I was able to fix the tuner on the radio, and have tested it.
- New battery 2017
- New Fuel Filter 2017
- Rear differential fluid change using GM gear oil and GM Posi fluid - 2017
- Brakes, spark plugs, wires, front hub/ and new bearings - less than 1,200 miles on them.
- 58,200+ documented miles.
- Birdcage in great shape, can send you pictures if you like ( limits me to 12).
- Have a binder full of paperwork since the car was bought, including the original mileage statement from the dealer, transfer information, etc.
Punch list of items that I was going to do this spring/summer that you can choose whether you do or not:
- Install radio, repair antenna mast (have the kit, just haven’t got around to it).
- Clock doesn’t work, though in most Corvette’s of the era they don’t. There is a repair kit for it or a quartz replacement out there. Was going to do that at the same time as the radio install. - Air Conditioning doesn’t work. With the t-tops, I never would have used it anyways.
*Car is being sold as-is, no warranties expressed or implied.
*Buyer to handle any/all inspections prior to bidding. $500 non-refundable deposit required upon auction close. Remainder of funds to be transferred to seller within 7 days of auction close. Funds must be cleared prior to handover of the car and/or title.
*Seller will not ship nor pay for shipping the car upon sale. However, should the buyer want to coordinate shipping with a carrier. . I"d be more than happy to meet the shipper with the car, etc.
* The car is being offered locally as well, and this auction may end at any time.